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Difference between '6 and HDi - Just Sean - 12-07-2012
whats the differences between a '6 and a hdi's suspension set up?
Bearing in mind that ive got the meridian and ive got coilovers up front with gaz rear shocks and a lowered torsion...whats best way to the back a bit more planted especially! Fed up of my ass trying to overtake me!
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - puglove - 12-07-2012
Start with gti ARB`s Front and rear. Torsion bars if you wanted to go that far. And a good set of coil overs will make all the difference
Difference between '6 and HDi - kentiiboii - 12-07-2012
Arbs and torsion is my next plan
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - Midnightclub - 12-07-2012
Buy some decent tyres sean?
Yeah 6' has IIRC thicker ARB's, 20mm lower , thicker torsion bars, better shocks..
A HDi Dturbo will have all those parts already though
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - puglove - 12-07-2012
(12-07-2012, 02:17 PM)Midnightclub Wrote: Buy some decent tyres sean?
Yeah 6' has IIRC thicker ARB's, 20mm lower , thicker torsion bars, better shocks..
A HDi Dturbo will have all those parts already though
Are you reading this? Its a merdian. I.E for granny to run down the shops and get her shopping spec. Lol
but as danny said tyres should be number one thing to.if you havent already goodens. Parada spec2's or toyo T1Rs are the best for under £200 for 4
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - Just Sean - 12-07-2012
Ive got kuhmo ku31's on, and i swear by them! But will look into rear arbs. Cheers
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - Niall - 12-07-2012
If the back end feels a bit loose (giggidy) it's generally down to ruined beam mounts. I've just done them on my 6 and it's transformed the car.
Re: RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - vlj - 12-07-2012
(12-07-2012, 02:56 PM)puglove Wrote:(12-07-2012, 02:17 PM)Midnightclub Wrote: Buy some decent tyres sean?
Yeah 6' has IIRC thicker ARB's, 20mm lower , thicker torsion bars, better shocks..
A HDi Dturbo will have all those parts already though
Are you reading this? Its a merdian. I.E for granny to run down the shops and get her shopping spec. Lol
but as danny said tyres should be number one thing to.if you havent already goodens. Parada spec2's or toyo T1Rs are the best for under £200 for 4
Seconding the t1rs!
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - Midnightclub - 12-07-2012
(12-07-2012, 02:56 PM)puglove Wrote: Are you reading this? Its a merdian. I.E for granny to run down the shops and get her shopping spec. Lol
but as danny said tyres should be number one thing to.if you havent already goodens. Parada spec2's or toyo T1Rs are the best for under £200 for 4
Am i reading this? Are you? Lol.. whats the thread title.......
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - Ed Doe - 12-07-2012
(12-07-2012, 03:37 PM)Midnightclub Wrote:(12-07-2012, 02:56 PM)puglove Wrote: Are you reading this? Its a merdian. I.E for granny to run down the shops and get her shopping spec. Lol
but as danny said tyres should be number one thing to.if you havent already goodens. Parada spec2's or toyo T1Rs are the best for under £200 for 4
Am i reading this? Are you? Lol.. whats the thread title.......
If we're going on the title, the difference is in the fuel type....
srsly though, I would start with rear beam mounts, then check your wishbones. I had a lot of play in a p-bush and it made it unbelievably skittish in the twisties; back end always trying to overtake.
Little things will also help such as checking the tracking; toe-out will result in improved turn-in, but a more twitchy car, toe-out will result in a more planted feel, but a less sharp toe-in.
You'll also want to check the rebound settings on your rear shocks. If the spings are too hard up front and the rear is too soft, it'll result in chronic mid-corner understeer. The opposite will occur if the rear is set up too hard for the front springs....
/adenoids.
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - puglove - 12-07-2012
(12-07-2012, 03:37 PM)Midnightclub Wrote:(12-07-2012, 02:56 PM)puglove Wrote: Are you reading this? Its a merdian. I.E for granny to run down the shops and get her shopping spec. Lol
but as danny said tyres should be number one thing to.if you havent already goodens. Parada spec2's or toyo T1Rs are the best for under £200 for 4
Am i reading this? Are you? Lol.. whats the thread title.......
LOL my bad
reading two threads at once lol, BUT still im sure he has a 5 door meridian and they dont have the same set up as a hdi Dturbo do they?
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - Midnightclub - 12-07-2012
No, they don't.. I never said they did either lol I was just saying haha
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - puglove - 12-07-2012
Sowie danny didnt mean to seem short earlyer! now i read it back it seemed a bit off, wasnt ment to
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - Curt - 12-07-2012
Quit yo jibber jabber fools
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - Midnightclub - 12-07-2012
It's alright babes I forgive you
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - puglove - 12-07-2012
AAAAwwww i knew you'd understand
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - Dum-Dum - 12-07-2012
Is your rear beam lowered? If not this is your problem IMO.
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - Niall - 12-07-2012
(12-07-2012, 09:24 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: Is your rear beam lowered? If not this is your problem IMO.
Yep because lowering is the answer to everything.....like involuntary going off roading on a verge?
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - Poodle - 13-07-2012
Another vote here for checking your rear beam mounts.
(12-07-2012, 03:40 PM)Ed Doe Wrote: Little things will also help such as checking the tracking. Toe-out will result in improved turn-in, but a more twitchy car; toe-in will result in a more planted feel, but a less sharp turn-in.
Edited to avoid confusion (and bad grammar :p).
You'll also want to check the rebound settings on your rear shocks. If the spings are too hard up front and the rear is too soft, it'll result in chronic mid-corner understeer. The opposite will occur if the rear is set up too hard for the front springs....
^^^ This is very valid too, adjustable rears aren't a fit and forget option. And FYI, adding some toe-out will accentuate the skittishness you're experiencing, mine feels a lot like i'm driving on greasy roads all the time, but i refuse to buy new beam mounts and shocks when i'll be moving the car on in a few months lol.
RE: Difference between '6 and HDi - Midnightclub - 13-07-2012
Sean, how much have you got the rears set to? Think i had mine set to about 180 degrees on the dial and then did another 90 degrees and that seemed just about right